# Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic legacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/milan-cortina-2026-olympic-legacy > Updated: 2026-08-05T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 3. The International Olympic Committee’s final report on the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games recorded more than 5.4 million spectators and an estimated global TV audience of 2.6 billion. It praised the decentralized, multi‑region format for adapting to Italy’s geography, noting high spectator satisfaction (85 % rating tickets as good or excellent) and recommending improvements to athlete‑village services and a unified Medals Plaza. Officials in New York and Lake Placid have cited the model for future bids. In the weeks after the Games, the PTS Sport Index – released with Il Sole 24 Ore – named Milan province the most sport‑active in Italy for the first time, overtaking Trento by five points. The rise was attributed to Olympic‑driven facility upgrades and increased public participation. Trento placed second, Bolzano third, while Bologna rose to fourth overall and second in team sports. Additional rankings highlighted Lecco’s lead in the “Sport & Children” category, Rimini’s strength in motorsports and Napoli’s position in Campania. A subsequent Il Sole 24 Ore analysis confirmed Milan’s top spot, adding Bergamo and Sondrio among the highest‑ranking provinces. Lombardy officials, including sub‑secretary Federica Picchi, linked the legacy to new investments such as the Munari gym and the under‑construction PalaMerizzi. Sondrio will host a regional junior‑senior canoe championship in September, reflecting continued use of upgraded facilities. ## Claims - Milan province was ranked first in the 2026 Sportività Index. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Trento province ranked second in the 2026 Sportività Index. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The rankings were strongly influenced by the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Bolzano province ranked third in the 2026 Sportività Index. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bologna province ranked fourth in the 2026 Sportività Index. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lecco province was first in the 'Sport and children' category of the 2026 index. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rimini province placed 13th overall and topped the motorsport sub‑ranking. (single source) - Napoli province was the highest‑ranking province in Campania, at 48th nationally. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Milan leads Italy in sports ranking as regional events boost Lombardy Milan tops Italy’s sports index, reflecting post‑Olympic investment, while Sondrio prepares to host a regional canoe championship on 6 Sept, backed by local officials. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-leads-italy-in-sports-ranking-as-regional-events-boost-lombardy ### 2026-07-27: Milan province tops 2026 Italian Sportivity Index Milan ranks first in the 2026 Italian Sportività Index, overtaking Trento; Trento is second, Bolzano third, with Bologna fourth and other provinces highlighted. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-province-tops-italys-sportiveness-index-2026 ### 2026-07-06: Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games praised in IOC report, decentralized model deemed successful The IOC report on Milan‑Cortina 2026 says the decentralized Winter Games attracted 5.4 million spectators, 2.6 billion viewers and offers lessons on athlete villages and medals plaza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-cortina-2026-winter-games-praised-in-ioc-report-decentralized-model-deemed-successful --- Cite as: Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic legacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/milan-cortina-2026-olympic-legacy